Russian President Vladimir Putin held a four-hour long press conference, where he discussed various domestic and international issues. He stated that Russia should have launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier and been better prepared for the war. Putin also emphasized the importance of "Russian sovereignty" and claimed that the economy is "stable" despite 9.1% inflation. He discussed Russia's relations with China, saying they have reached an all-time high, and mentioned the war in Ukraine, stating he is "open to compromises" to end the war. Additionally, Putin talked about Russia's new nuclear doctrine, which allows for a nuclear response to any country backed by a nuclear power, and the capabilities of Russia's new intermediate-range ballistic missile, Oreshnik.